biofilm

noun

bio·film ˌbi-(ˌ)ō-ˈfilm

: a thin usually resistant layer of microorganisms (such as bacteria) that form on and coat various surfaces

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Researchers from the university studied samples of biofilms – the glue-like communities of microorganisms attached to a surface – from 34 toothbrushes and 92 showerheads to reach their conclusions, which were published Wednesday in the journal Frontiers in Microbiomes. —

Issy Ronald, CNN, 9 Oct. 2024 The microbes form biofilms, an extra layer of cells, around themselves for protection. —

George Petras, USA TODAY, 21 Sep. 2024 In this way, bacteria can sense the presence of others and regulate their behavior accordingly, such as becoming bioluminescent or forming biofilms when their density reaches a certain critical level. —

The Physics Arxiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 17 Sep. 2024 But when there’s a massive biofilm growing, that is a problem. —

Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 31 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for biofilm